The Wildwoods, NJ – February 24, 2026 – The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) announces that the Wildwoods’ Doo Wop Experience Museum was voted among the nation’s Best Pop Culture Museums in USA Today’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The museum’s inclusion on the list marks the fourth consecutive year that it has earned recognition in the national contest, placing in the top ten in the country on this year’s list. For the full list of USA Today’s 2026 10Best Pop Culture Museums, click here.
The Wildwoods offer the largest collection of mid-20th century architecture in the country. The history of the Wildwoods is strongly linked to this era of American pop culture and has been preserved within the walls of the Doo Wop Experience Museum. Pulsating neon signs and authentic mid-century artifacts are all housed in the museum, inviting visitors to step into the past. In addition to the history inside, the Doo Wop Experience Museum also offers Back to the ’50s Neon Night and Mid-Century Architecture Tours throughout the summer, giving guests a guided tour of the impressive display of mid-century architecture on the island today.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported the Doo Wop Experience Museum with their votes for the fourth year in a row. The museum’s distinctive collection of mid-century vintage signs, furniture, and other one-of-a-kind artifacts continues to showcase the unique history and architecture of the Wildwoods, all under one roof,” explained John Donio, President, Doo Wop Preservation League.
In addition to an award-winning museum, the Wildwoods are bursting with attractions, from the beach and Boardwalk to amusement piers, waterparks, events and festivals, beach concerts and live entertainment, boating, watersports, bike paths, and much more, making the resort destination one of the most sought-after places to vacation at the New Jersey Shore. The world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk is a summer must-do, with three amusement piers featuring over 100 rides and attractions, two beachfront waterparks, arcades, carnival games, shops, and eateries.
In 2025, the Wildwoods earned numerous national accolades, including recognition in multiple USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards lists, honoring the Wildwoods Beaches, Boardwalk, Starlux Mini Golf, the Honky Tonk Saloon, and The Madison Resort Wildwood Crest. The Wildwoods beaches were voted Best Beach in New Jersey in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, marking the second consecutive year the beaches were ranked #1 in New Jersey. The Wildwoods Boardwalk was also named the 2025 #1 Best Boardwalk in the country. With a rich blend of tradition and modern amenities, the Wildwoods continue to rank as a top-tier family vacation destination.
USA Today’s 10Best provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. Created by a team of local travel experts: a well-traveled and well-educated group who are not only experts in their fields, and their cities, but discriminating in their tastes. These local experts live in the city they write about so the content is constantly updated.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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